Calibrated Reference Hydrophones

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) has a requirement new DT-369 Calibrated Reference Hydrophones (CRHs) for calibration and data collection. The supply is available from Sparton Corporation who shall build and test the DT-369 Calibrated Reference Hydrophones. The NAICS code is 334511 and the business size is 1,250 employees. The proposed purchase order is being solicited on a sole-source basis to Sparton Corporation. The proposed action is for the procurement and testing of DT-369 Calibrated Reference Hydrophones for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source pursuant to FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii). The basis for restricting competition is for the following reasons: Sparton Corporation is the sole manufacturer of the CRH (DT-369) and has no authorized repair dealers. They are also the only known source for DT-369 CRHs, having acquired the personnel and manufacturing capabilities from the previous owner Argotec, Inc. The NSWCCD intends to award a firm fixed-price purchase order to Sparton Corporation using Simplified Acquisition Procedures. Interested parties may identify their interest to this requirement by submitting a capabilities statement no later than 7 July 2016. This notice of intent is NOT a request for competitive proposals. However, all responses received by 07/07/2016 will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed purchase order based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Inquiries should be directed to Toby Brooks at toby.brooks1@navy.mil.